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States most at risk for natural disasters

Some states find themselves hit by disaster far more often than others.

Figures current as of the end of May 2014 and going back more than 60 years show presidents have declared nearly 2,000 major disasters in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. But the top 10 states have been responsible for nearly a third of that total.

Find out if your state is one of the 10 most at risk for natural disasters like snow and ice storms, tornadoes and earthquakes, according to Bankrate.com.

10. Missouri

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 55

9. Kentucky

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 56

8. Arkansas

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 58

7. Alabama

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 58

6. Louisiana

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 60

5. Florida

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 67

4. New York

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 68

3. Oklahoma

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 75

2. California

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 79

1. Texas

Major disaster declarations since 1953: 88

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